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VX53 OKD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,225 mi
Last recorded177,225 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 177,225 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s& n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fiited

Pass 3 Nov 2022 175,925 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,254 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 167,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 155,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,456 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 144,456 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,785 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer CV boots cracking / perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting splitting

Oil leak Diesel fuel smell under bonnet ()

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,562 miles

suspect oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,562 miles

suspect oil leak on engine

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r exhaust mounting rubber slightly split bolts to rear sub frame bush

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

rear tyres cuts in side walls

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

rear tyres cuts in side walls

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,156 miles

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs corroding and braking up

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs corroding and braking up

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,002 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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VX53 OKD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 OKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 OKD registered?

VX53 OKD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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